Movit aims to be a high-quality, high-performance, open-source library for video filters.
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The CSD Initiative
CSD Initiative is an initiative to get as many applications as possible to drop title bars in favor of client-side
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Logic Supply ML350 – Embedded Industrial Computer – Powered by Intel Apollo Lake processing
The Logic Supply ML350 features a low profile fanless enclosure and a motherboard developed from the ground up to enable a range of customization options including expansion, connectivity and advanced Consumer Electronics Control (CEC).
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Netrunner Rolling 2018.01 released
The Netrunner Team is happy to announce the release of Netrunner Rolling 2018.01 – 64bit ISO.
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Linux Beginners FAQ – The Linux Portal Site
There are lots of reasons why Linux might be the perfect operating system to meet your requirements.
Read morePDF Studio Viewer – Feature-rich Business Grade PDF Reader
Qoppa Software announces the availability of its new feature-rich business grade PDF Reader, called PDF Studio Viewer, which is certain to interest professionals in all industries, especially those working on Mac or Linux platforms. Based on the same proprietary PDF technology found in Qoppa’s advanced PDF tools and already used by more than half a million users worldwide, the new PDF viewer works on all platforms (Linux, Mac and Windows) and comes with a comprehensive set of PDF viewing features.
Read moreEmacs for Science
Joey Bernard gives a brief overview for Emacs for Science. He describes Emacs as a “slightly stranger tool in the arsenal of scientific computation”.
Read moreTinker Board S – Asus – Single Board Computer (SBC)
The new and improved Tinker Board S is a single board computer (SBC) that offers greater durability, better stability and an overall improved user experience for DIY enthusiasts and makers everywhere. It will come with a high-end Mali T760 GPU, 2GB RAM, WiFi, Bluetooth, GbE, and 4x USB 2.0 ports.
Read moreElive 2.9.22 beta released
The Elive Team is proud to announce the release of the beta version 2.9.22.
Read morePopcorn Hour Transformer Media Computer
The Popcorn Hour Transformer Media Computer is an open Source 4K HDR Android Player, NAS, Linux PC, Server and Retro-gaming Machine.
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Linux Humor on the Command-line
The desktop is full of eye candy. It enhances the visual experience and, in some cases, can also increase functionality of software. But it also makes software fun. Working on the command-line does not have to be always serious. If you want some fun on the command-line, there are lots of commands to raise a smile.
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Handy Disk Image Tools
There are a number of different ways of mounting an ISO image under Linux. The venerable mount command offers an easy solution. But if you need tools that offer more functionality for working with disk images, try some of the following excellent open source tools.
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Open Source Alternatives to LastPass
We all face information overload. Whether you conduct business online, read for your job, or just read for pleasure, the internet is a vast source of information. Retaining that information on a long-term basis can be difficult. However, it is essential to recall certain items of information immediately. Passwords are one such example.
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5 Magnificent Linux Music Streamers
Digital streams almost totally command my music listening these days. Over the years I have amassed a large collection of CDs at considerable expense; most of them now sit neglected gathering dust. Almost all music streaming services fall short of the audio quality of CDs, but their popularity has more to do with sheer convenience than high-fidelity sound reproduction.
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Low-Spec Hardware? Try these Desktop Environments
Popular Linux distributions for beginners typically default to one of two desktop environments, KDE or GNOME. Both of these environments provide users with an intuitive and attractive desktop, as well as offering all the applications users love, ranging from multimedia software, games, administration programs, network tools, educational applications, utilities, artwork, web development tools and more. However, these two desktops focus more on providing users with a modern computing environment with all the bells and whistles, rather than minimising the amount of system resources they use.
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